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Award of Distinction for Debate
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Feedback from Junior Reciving Travel Grants to National High School MUN in NYC
Feedback from Junior Reciving Travel Grants to National High School MUN in NYC
In one week, I have grown more as a person than I could have ever imagined. Taking on the responsibility of being independent, such as navigating the city, balancing conference stress, and making sure I stayed on top of my academics at home, I have gained more maturity, and it gave me a snapshot of how life will be in the future, with college as my next path. On top of this, the connections made in the conference helped me grow as a person as I was meeting and interacting with cultures from around the world.
While yes, research and confidence is the base of success, the skills of having fellow delegates trust me is what truly helped me excel. I made sure I wasn’t just a robotic delegate, going through the motions of moderated caucus and unmoderated caucus, and instead creating friendships, not just alliances. Towards the end of the conference, I had countries sending me notes and relaying their regards, hoping I would receive awards. In the end, I did accomplish the goals of receiving “physical” awards, receiving the title of rapporteur and Plenary Speaker, which gave me the chance to speak on a stage and screen to 4,000+ people. But I also accomplished enjoying my time and truly having fun within debate. My partner and I got creative with our speeches, always having creative hooks to captivate the audience and chairs, and within the breaks of committee, we accomplished a strong partnership, being able to have good structure of off-the-cuff speaking, as well as a strong plan within committee when it comes down to unmod, by splitting up to collect more countries’ participation.
Thank you for your generous donations to assist me in the funding process to attend a conference in the class I am most passionate about, and thank you for believing in me. I remember getting the email, and I began crying because I knew how much of an impact it would leave on my family and me. I was in the car when I told my mom, and she went quiet and teared up, just saying thank you. She exclaimed how much stress was relieved because she was going to have to budget in order to help me go to the conference, and it was one less thing on her bucket list of tasks she already has.
While yes, research and confidence is the base of success, the skills of having fellow delegates trust me is what truly helped me excel. I made sure I wasn’t just a robotic delegate, going through the motions of moderated caucus and unmoderated caucus, and instead creating friendships, not just alliances. Towards the end of the conference, I had countries sending me notes and relaying their regards, hoping I would receive awards. In the end, I did accomplish the goals of receiving “physical” awards, receiving the title of rapporteur and Plenary Speaker, which gave me the chance to speak on a stage and screen to 4,000+ people. But I also accomplished enjoying my time and truly having fun within debate. My partner and I got creative with our speeches, always having creative hooks to captivate the audience and chairs, and within the breaks of committee, we accomplished a strong partnership, being able to have good structure of off-the-cuff speaking, as well as a strong plan within committee when it comes down to unmod, by splitting up to collect more countries’ participation.
Thank you for your generous donations to assist me in the funding process to attend a conference in the class I am most passionate about, and thank you for believing in me. I remember getting the email, and I began crying because I knew how much of an impact it would leave on my family and me. I was in the car when I told my mom, and she went quiet and teared up, just saying thank you. She exclaimed how much stress was relieved because she was going to have to budget in order to help me go to the conference, and it was one less thing on her bucket list of tasks she already has.
Feedback from Junior Reciving Travel Grants to National High School MUN in NYC
Feedback from Junior Reciving Travel Grants to National High School MUN in NYC
This experience gave me a real world picture of what life could look like outside of high school. Preparing for and competing at NYSMUN, I developed my communication, research and speaking skills. I have grown as a delegate by learning to be extra extra prepared for these conferences because there are so many extraordinary delegates competing against you, you must be confident and be patient. Together these skills earned my partner and me Plenary speaker and the Award of Merit! Thank you so so so much for giving me this opportunity! I truly enjoyed every second I was there, and I know I would not have been able to experience it without you guys so again thank you truly.
Feedback from Student Receiving Travel Grants to National High School MUN in NYC and to the North American Invitational MUN in Washington DC
Feedback from Student Receiving Travel Grants to National High School MUN in NYC and to the North American Invitational MUN in Washington DC
Best Delegation
At NAIMUN and NHSMUN conferences, I tried my hardest to step out of my comfort zone and meet new people in order to develop my speaking skills. I also tried my hardest not to develop any "enemies" in the committee by being friendly with people, even if I did not want to. Finally, I had always struggled with confidence at previous conferences, but at these conferences, I tried my hardest to be confident in myself, to believe that I deserved to be there, and that it was no mistake that I was chosen. I have grown as a delegate, learning from past mistakes, and at NHSMUN I did receive Award of Merit and Plenary Speaker, which contributed to our school winning the Award of Distinction. All I can say is thank you. I mean, no words can truly describe how grateful my family and I are for the money we've been given. Without that money, I definitely would not have made either trip, so from the bottom of my heart, I would like to say thank you. Thank you for granting me this opportunity.
Feedback from Student Receiving Grant to North American Invitational MUN in Washington DC
Feedback from Student Receiving Grant to North American Invitational MUN in Washington DC
The topic I was focused on—labor unions and workers' rights—was extremely interesting to me and something that will be valuable to me for my future education. Additionally, the practice of cooperation, negotiation, and being able to speak confidently knowing I am knowledgeable and have important ideas are important life skills I've developed throughout MUN and put into practice at NAIMUN. Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness in supporting this amazing trip! Representing my school in our nation’s capital was an unforgettable experience that has inspired me to continue pursuing diplomatic efforts, as well as fostered wonderful friendships from across the nation.
Feedback from Student Receving Travel Grant to Brown University Simulation of the United Nations
Feedback from Student Receving Travel Grant to Brown University Simulation of the United Nations
At BUSUN, I was in a smaller committee and that required me to use diplomatic skills to delegate and get to know other policies during informal caucus. I spoke a lot during the conference due to my committee size and used my prior research in the 10+ moderated speeches. I improved my skills of off-the-cuff speaking as I had to speak well over 10 times and in my diplomatic skills as well. Outside of growing as a delegate, this trip allowed to get closer with my peers and experience roommate life which will help me a lot when I go off to college. I got to see places I'd never been before such as Brown University, Plymouth Rock, and Boston. Every MUN conference I attend teaches me something new, whether that be through the topics I research or the friends I make. This conference taught me how important it is to manage my time and look past just MUN debate when going into conferences. I would like to wholeheartedly thank donors for giving me such an amazing opportunity in going to Boston and Brown University. I feel so lucky to have had this support.
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